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Maddy Wood

Sports and Exercise Therapist

Helping people recover, rebuild and get back to doing what they love.

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The story so far

My journey

From the gym floor to the treatment room.

  1. Growing up

    Dance and gymnastics

    Where it started

    I grew up in dance and competitive gymnastics. Picking up injuries of my own made me curious about how the body recovers, and that curiosity is what led me to sports therapy.

  2. Leeds Beckett University

    BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Therapy

    Started a three-year BSc (Hons) in Sports and Exercise Therapy at Leeds Beckett University.

  3. Placements

    University clinic and Holly Vigars Sports Therapy

    Hands-on clinical experience alongside my degree.

    • University sports therapy clinic Second and third year, 2024 to 2026
    • Holly Vigars Sports Therapy, Wakefield October to December 2025

  4. Placement at Sandal RUFC

    Sandal Rugby Union Football Club

    A pitchside placement at Sandal RUFC from February 2026 until I graduated.

    Photo to come Pitchside at Sandal RUFC

  5. Graduated

    BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Therapy

    Graduated from Leeds Beckett University in July 2026 with a BSc (Hons) in Sports and Exercise Therapy.

  6. Lead Sports Therapist

    Sandal RUFC Saracens (senior men)

    My placement turned into the lead role. I stayed on into pre-season in July 2026 as a qualified sports therapist, and now look after Saracens, Sandal RUFC’s senior men’s side, at training sessions and most Saturday match days.

    Photo to come Match day with Saracens

  7. MPW Sports Therapy

    Back at Holly Vigars, as a therapist

    Launched MPW Sports Therapy and went back to Holly Vigars Sports Therapy, where I did my placement, this time as a therapist with clients of my own.

  8. Now

    Work with me

    Where to find me and how to book

    Whether you are managing an injury, recovering from training or want to move better, I will build a plan around you and your goals.

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About me

Helping you get back to what you love

I grew up in dance and competitive gymnastics. My own injuries got me interested in how the body recovers, and that interest is what led me to sports therapy.

I graduated from Leeds Beckett University in July 2026 with a BSc (Hons) in Sports and Exercise Therapy, and I also work pitchside in rugby.

How I work

Every treatment starts with you: what is going on, what you want to get back to, and what your goals are. Whether you are managing an injury, recovering from training or looking after your recovery, I will plan your sessions around your needs.

Supporting you at every stage.

Experience and skills

What I do

Treatment for injuries, recovery and performance, in the clinic and pitchside.

  • Sports massage

    Hands-on soft tissue work to ease tightness, help recovery from training and keep you moving well.

  • Injury assessment

    A full assessment to find out what is going on, so treatment is built around the actual problem.

  • Rehabilitation

    Follow-up treatment and exercise to rebuild strength and confidence after an injury.

  • Kinesiology taping

    Taping to support muscles and joints while you train, play or recover.

  • Cryotherapy

    Cryo ice therapy sessions for the shoulder and the knee.

  • Pitchside care

    Training sessions and match days as Lead Sports Therapist for Sandal RUFC Saracens (senior men).

Experience

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  1. From October 2026

    Sports and Exercise Therapist

    MPW Sports Therapy, at Holly Vigars Sports Therapy

  2. From July 2026

    Lead Sports Therapist

    Sandal RUFC Saracens (senior men)

    Training sessions and most Saturday match days in season.

  3. February to July 2026

    Placement

    Sandal RUFC

    Pitchside placement until graduation, which led to the lead role.

  4. October to December 2025

    Placement

    Holly Vigars Sports Therapy, Wakefield

  5. 2024 to 2026

    Clinical experience

    University sports therapy clinic, Leeds Beckett

    Second and third year.

Sport

Pitchside at Sandal RUFC

Lead Sports Therapist, Sandal RUFC Saracens (senior men).

From placement to lead role

I joined Sandal RUFC on placement in February 2026, in the final months of my degree.

When I graduated, the placement turned into the lead role. I stayed on into pre-season in July 2026 as a qualified sports therapist, and now look after Saracens, the club’s senior men’s side.

Role
Lead Sports Therapist
Team
Saracens (senior men)
Since
Pre-season, July 2026
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Training sessions and most Saturday match days in season

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Photo to come Match day with Saracens
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Photo to come Pitchside at training
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Photo to come Placement at Sandal RUFC
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Qualifications

Qualified and covered

  • BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Therapy

    Leeds Beckett University, September 2023 to July 2026

  • Professional body membership

    [MEMBERSHIP TO CONFIRM, for example The Society of Sports Therapists or BASRaT]

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  • Insurance

    [INSURER TO CONFIRM]

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  • First aid and pitchside

    [QUALIFICATIONS TO CONFIRM]

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Work with me

Book a session

I see clients at Holly Vigars Sports Therapy in Wakefield. Sessions are booked online through Fresha.

Where I practise

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32A Barnsley Road
Belle Isle, Wakefield
WF1 5NN
Monday
10am to 8pm
Wednesday
2pm to 8pm
Friday
10am to 8pm

Parking available

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Treatments and prices
TreatmentTimePrice
Sports Massage 1 hr £40
Sports Massage 30 min £30
Initial Injury Assessment 1 hr £60
Follow-up Treatment 1 hr £45
Cryo Ice Therapy: Shoulder 1 hr £25
Cryo Ice Therapy: Knee 1 hr £25

Prices and availability are shown on Fresha when you book.

Book a session

Not sure what to book? Message me on Instagram and I will point you in the right direction.

Contact

Get in touch

Questions about treatment, or a club or employer looking for a sports therapist? Send me a message.